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Table 2 Major themes and sub-themes

From: “Older people tend to be invisible”: a qualitative study exploring the needs and inclusion of older Syrian refugees in the context of compounding crises in host country, Lebanon

Theme

Sub-themes

Social and structural determinants of health in the context of concurrent crises

Lack of income and increased dependency

Food and water insecurity

Disability and inadequate caregiving

Older Syrian refugees’ health needs and services

Sequelae of non-communicable diseases in the setting of poor healthcare accessibility

Mental illness related to social isolation, feelings of guilt, and uncertainty about the future

Mobile clinics and home services, including humanitarian aid and psychosocial support

Barriers to service provision and accessibility

Limited access to medications in the setting of fragmented health systems and unsustainable models of humanitarian aid

Barriers related to the Covid-19 pandemic

Inaccessible physical environments